Beast Quote by Frederic Farrar
“Speaking of the murder of the younger Hanan, and other eminent nobles and hierarchs, Josephus says, "I cannot but think that it was because God had doomed this city to destruction as a polluted city, and was resolved to purge His sanctuary by fire, that He cut off these their great defenders and well-wishers; while those that a little before had worn the sacred garments and presided over the public worship, and had been esteemed venerable by those that dwelt in the whole habitable earth, were cast out naked, and seen to be the food of dogs and wild beasts."”
About This Quote
Divine judgment may be interpreted as a purge of corruption, using catastrophic events to cleanse a polluted society.
In simple terms: God may use disaster to cleanse corruption.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on moral integrity to avoid judgment.
Themes
theology
justice
purge
corruption
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
theological
historical
When to use this quote
- social reform
- environmental policy
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
interpretation
history
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about human responsibility?
- How can societies prevent moral decay?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations can be biased.
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